Work-Based Learning Conference 2027
Built for Work-Based Learning Professionals
Join us April 28–30 in Oklahoma City for ACTE's fastest-growing event. The Work-Based Learning Conference brings together WBL professionals from across the country for specialized professional development, practical strategies and meaningful connections designed to strengthen work-based learning programs.
Whether you're building employer partnerships, expanding access, navigating compliance or developing new career-connected learning opportunities, you'll leave with ideas and strategies you can put into practice.
What You'll Explore
Building Strong Partnerships
Effective engagement and relationship management
Expanding Access to WBL
Strategies for creating more opportunities
Navigating Compliance
Insurance, workers' compensation and legal regulations
Enhancing Career Pathways
Internships, job shadows and apprenticeships
Exploring Innovations
Emerging trends and groundbreaking WBL initiatives
Advocacy & Growth
Marketing and scaling your WBL program
Why Attend?
Connect with peers, gain actionable insights and discover strategies to strengthen programs, support learners and meet workforce needs.
Strengthen Your Program
Discover strategies for improving program quality, scaling successful initiatives and creating meaningful experiences for learners and employers.
Connect With WBL Peers
Build relationships with professionals who are navigating many of the same employer, learner and program challenges you are.
Grow Your Professional Network
Connect with educators, administrators, workforce partners and industry professionals from across the country.
Stay Ahead of the Field
Gain insight into emerging trends, evolving workforce needs and new approaches shaping the future of work-based learning.
Learn From Real-World Examples
Explore approaches, models and lessons from organizations putting work-based learning into practice.
Bring Home Practical Strategies
Leave with actionable ideas you can use to strengthen partnerships, expand opportunities and improve your WBL programs.
Venue & Lodging
memberservices@acteonline.org
(800) 826-9972
1410 King Street